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Friday, 30 May 2014

One of my husband's co-workers was kind enough recently to send on some clothes that her boys no longer fitted into. This is such a great help, as we all know, most kids grow out of their clothes before they wear them out and my two are no exception. It was only right for me to do up this thank you card for her.

Card Tip:

Sometimes keeping it simple is more effective, especially with a show piece sentiment.

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

I have started a new job recently and the woman I am replacing is leaving to become a nurse. I have really liked working with her, and I feel a little bit sad that it wont continue after my handover. With this in mind I offered to do her leaving card. I have used the Some Odd Girl Nurse Kaylee digital stamp. This is the great thing about digital - the finished card is 6" x 12" so the image of Kaylee is 8" in height - this is only possible by enlarging a digital image.

Saturday, 24 May 2014

The Second Card I have created using Deedee's Digital Stamp Set "Not a Tie"

is a father's day card for my father in-law. After all the mother's day cards I made it was nice to make one for the guys this time. My father in-law worked in an office all his life and now that he is retired and won't be receiving anymore ties for father's day I thought this was great for him.

Of course you will notice a slight difference here - I have created a bear out of a panda!!!

Card Tip:

Bakers twine is great for the times where you want to add something more but ribbon seems to feminine.

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

I had the privilege to be invited to an 80th Birthday Party on the weekend. Since this is such a milestone I wanted to do something a little bit special, and I thought a twisted easel card would fit the bill.

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For the flowers on this card; I die cut a whole swag of them and then rolled them up while watching TV. This way it was quite relaxing and I now have a container of roses ready to embellish my cards.

Saturday, 17 May 2014

Here is my entry for the Papertreyink Make it Monday Challenge. The idea is to use a very small stamp and build it up over an embossed greeting so it ends up looking like confetti. After seeing it I had to give it a go myself. Here are the results

Card Tip:

Sometimes good ink and good stamps are all you need for an effective card.

Sunday, 4 May 2014

So it's May already and here in Australia we are looking at the gradual decline into winter. So when I am faced with the oncoming cold I want to reach for the bright colours, flowers and butterflies to remind me that winter will end eventually.With this in mind here is my latest creation for my sister's birthday.

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I always try and buy embellishments I can tailor to my needs, like these flowers. They are white; so I can make them any colour I like and personalise them to suit my card.